HerrMueller’s DX7 is a free Java-based editor for Yamaha’s popular DX7 synth and compatible software synths. Continue reading
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Free iPad DX7 Patch Editor
This iPad DX7 patch editor for TouchOSC, via armatronix, is designed to simplify and speed up programming the ‘notoriously difficult’ Yamaha DX7, TX7, and TX816 FM synths, via MIDI SYSEX.
It’s a free download (.touchosc file). Continue reading
Akai Miniak Editor Gets Update
HyperSynth has released a v2 update to its Miniak-editor, a Windows software editor for controlling the Akai Miniak synthesizer in your DAW.
Miniak-editor can retrieve presets from Miniak memory or load them from hard drive into the editor. You can send a complete program to Miniak via sysex or change any parameter of synthesizer in real time.
Update details below. Continue reading
Which Would You Rather Do Sound Design On?
Which would you rather do sound design on – the Gotharman deMoon synthesizer’s four knobs, above, or this iPad touchscreen patch editor?

The iPad control app is a free template for TouchOSC.
Leave a comment with your thoughts!
Is This The Future Of Synth Patch Editing?
iPad Music Software: Federico Solazzo created this iPad interface for his Studio Electronics ATC-Xi synthesizer using TouchOSC on the iPad.
Interface Notes:
- Blue: OSC section
- Purple: VCF section
- Green: LFO section
- Red: master section
By exposing most of the synth’s parameters via a multi-touch screen, the TouchOSC interface makes patch editing tactile and fast.
It’s still a beta version, but the video below offers a preview of the potential of Salazzo’s interface, and of this approach to patch editing and sound mangling: Continue reading
Roland Intros GAIA Synthesizer Sound Designer For Windows, Mac
Roland has introduced GAIA Synthesizer Sound Designer, a software-based editor application for the GAIA SH-01 Synthesizer.
Compatible with both Windows and Mac OS X, the GAIA Synthesizer Sound Designer allows users to access the GAIA synth?s entire set of sound parameters visually, via a computer. Continue reading





